Portagers have another alternative to drinking and driving this holiday season.  Operation Red Nose kicks off in Portage la Prairie today.  Portage RCMP Constable Dave Spakowski says the program is beneficial in helping keep the streets safe this festive season.  He believes the success Operation Red Nose has experienced in other city's will be duplicated here.  He notes the program is free of charge, however Portage Minor Hockey will be accepting cash donations.  
Spakowski adds if you have consumed alcohol you can call operation red nose at 239-5570 and they'll get you and your vehicle home safely.